Three-time Olympic champion Anfisa Reztsova appreciated the words of Johannes Klebo, a five-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing. called fair Exclusion of Russian athletes from international competitions.
“Klebo is a hypocritical and despicable person. He stood on the same podium, stretched out his hand and smiled at Bolshunov, and now tells behind his back how glad he is that all the Russians are excluded from the competition ” leads to words Reztsova Sport24.
He also noted that athletes should always respect their colleagues, but stressed that Klebo has the right to have his own vision of the situation.
“Athletes should respect each other, we are all one big ski family. This is his opinion, he has the right to it, but let him always stick to it, not continue later, “he said.
Previously, commentator and TV presenter Dmitry Guberniev on the Telegram channel declarationsaid that he would personally visit Izhevsk and congratulate Soviet skier Galina Kulakova on the anniversary.
Recall that Russian skiers are suspended from participation in the final stages of the World Cup of the 2021/22 season, but they have hope for this until the last moment. On March 1, the International Ski Federation (FIS) decided to suspend Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until the end of this season.